Taboo Cultures in Australia Foreigners Need to Know, Including Don't dress too Casually or Formally at a Resto

Prohibited and Taboo Culture in Australia Need to Know by Foreigner Including Don't Make a Joke About Aborigin

INDOTRENDS.ID - Traveling to Australia to start your study abroad adventure can be very stressful. You should also take care to take complete care of yourself. However, apart from that, it is also important to respect the customs and traditions of each country you visit and live in.

These are the things you should avoid when living in Australia, including Don't forget to leave a tip when you get good service

Remember, ‘When in Rome, do as the Romans do!’. The same can be said when you live in Australia, your new host country.

Luckily, Australia is a fairly liberal and open-minded country. The community also embraces newcomers, tourists and international students. Even so, this country also has many taboo things that must be avoided. Many of them revolve around wildlife and a deep cultural heritage dating back thousands of years.

These are the things you should avoid when living in Australia.

Prohibited and Taboo Culture in Australia that You Need to Know

7 Australian Cultural Taboos You Should Avoid

1. Don't forget to leave a tip when you get good service
Like in the United States, tips in Australia are customary as a form of appreciation when enjoying a meal out.

Luckily, unlike in the US where the standard tip is 20% (sometimes the minimum), in Australia you can tip anything from 10 to 15%.

If you get great service, you can give more. Meanwhile, if the service is relaxed and not too 'fancy', you can get away with leaving a 5-10% tip and the waiter will still appreciate it!

2. Don't stroke the koala's head
Yes, we get it, cute bears are irresistible. However, you should never pat them or try to hug them!

First, these bears are still wild animals and dangerous to handle unless you are a wildlife expert. Not only will you annoy local residents and potentially violate state laws, but you could also get scratches and injuries.

The best way to admire them is from a distance by taking a few pictures to immortalize those sweet and pleasant memories.

Kangaroo in Australia. Pixabay/pen_ash

3. Don't throw trash or smoke in public places
This is self-explanatory but you would be surprised how clueless some people are.

Littering is never good, and neither is smoking in public places. Both are punishable by fines, plus you'll usually be shunned and looked down upon if you actually do it.

So, treat other countries as you would your own country. Not only will you contribute to a cleaner and greener country, but you will also avoid hefty fines!

4. Don't Climb Uluru (Ayres Rock)
In 2017, Australian National Parks decided to stop tourists and visitors from climbing Uluru. So, if you haven't already, you probably won't be able to try it for some time.

Uluru has long been sacred to its traditional custodians, the Anangu people who don't particularly like seeing tourists trampling on their sacred land.

In addition, as you climb to higher sections, the wind will get stronger, and the terrain will become steeper and slippery. By not climbing Ayres Rock, you can protect yourself in addition to respecting the cultural treasures.

5. Don't Joke About Aboriginal People
Australia upholds indigenous peoples. They are a people who often, due to their unique customs, culture, and historical origins, face hardships and harsh realities such as their land being confiscated.

So, even if you don't fully understand their culture, don't make fun of their traditions or customs. If you have a different opinion, it's best to keep it to yourself.

6. Don't brag or be arrogant
Even though Australia is an international center of business, tourism and wealth, it is not good to brag or act arrogantly.

Nobody likes someone who is arrogant and obnoxious. Australia is a society that values ​​decency, hard work and humility. If you do this too often, you will quickly become isolated from the environment and close down your business opportunities.

Instead, be warm, sincere, and helpful. So, you will quickly find out how much Australians will open up to you.

7. Don't dress too casually or formally at a restaurant
Australians can be said to be relaxed and comfortable wearing casual clothes.

But, when they come to clubs and restaurants, they will dress appropriately for the occasion. No one wore sleeveless clothes or flip-flops, because they were only worn for the beach.

Therefore, it is better that you always dress appropriately for the occasion and follow what Australians do.

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